Newsletter Issue
February, 2009
The Cole Creek Project Launches Mini-Grant Program
Neighborhood associations, schools, churches and civic groups within the Benson-Ames Alliance can apply for funds via a new program launched by The Cole Creek Project. Read more about it in today’s issue.
Alden Aust Honored with Laurels Award
The father of the planning profession in Omaha is the recipient of Omaha by Design’s 2008 Laurels Award. Read more about it in today’s issue.
Environment Omaha Advisory Committees to Meet
Members of the five local advisory committees formed to help create Environment Omaha will have the opportunity to interact with one another Feb. 26. Read more about it in today’s issue.
Neighborhood Grant Programs Under Way
Mayor Mike Fahey and Mutual of Omaha have launched their respective neighborhood grant programs for 2009. Read more about it in today’s issue.
State of the City Nods
Omaha by Design and the Benson-Ames Alliance got a tip of the hat from Mayor Mike Fahey last month in his 2009 state of the city address. Read more about it in today’s issue.
Support Sought for Glacier Creek Project
Support is sought for the Glacier Creek Project, which seeks to enhance and protect Omaha’s Allwine Prairie Preserve. Read more about it in today’s issue.
Design Notes
This month: Downtown and north downtown master planning in Omaha, great minds in Omaha, greening Omaha via home building and remodeling, restoring Omaha. Read more about it in today’s issue.